It is the 15th time RCB has been playing the Indian Premier League. However, the much-lauded team, which boasts some of the top T20 players with devoted fans, has yet to win the IPL crown.
While RCB is not doing very well in the real IPL, the players are some of the favourites of fantasy cricket players. These matches are played online, in which points are scored for how real cricket players perform in real-life matches. They have been incredibly popular in fantasy cricket but for reasons mentioned below, the team as a whole is not performing well in the actual match.
Virat Kohli’s squad is now preparing to announce Faf du Plessis as the next captain of the IPL in 2022. Since Kohli announced his retirement after the IPL 2021 season, the captaincy has been vacant. Since he is one of the most loved players of fantasy cricket, the retirement of Virat Kohli has been a big shock for everyone.
Despite being loved in fantasy cricket, RCB has underachieved overall. And in spite of their progress over the last two seasons, RCB requires a fresh start, and the IPL 2022 Mega Auction presents an excellent opportunity to accomplish so. After Virat Kohli stepped down as captain last year, they have retained three players and will look for a new skipper.
- Mohammed Siraj
- Virat Kohli
- Glenn Maxwell
They have frequently been better in the batting area, but their bowling has been severely hampered. Therefore, priority should be placed by the RCB on excellent batting surfaces.
- Every team needs a good spinner, and Yuzvendra Chahal has been outstanding for the Royal Challengers Bangalore through the years. He was in the second leg of the IPL 2021 in the UAE, and he still has a lot to give.
- In IPL 2021, Harshal Patel set a new record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single season. A partnership with Mohammed Siraj has the potential to be a significant strength in terms of batting once more. RCB’s quest for glory will require a solid domestic death bowling option.
- Other teams, meanwhile, are likely to pursue Harshal. It would be intriguing to see whether RCB can reclaim Harshal. T Natarajan might be a high-value pickup if RCB wants to add another domestic death-bowling option.
- The Royal Challengers Bangalore should prioritise a fast spinner with death overs experience. Kagiso Rabada has been a standout bowler in recent years.
- In the IPL, he hits every 15 deliveries, making a difference in both the powerplay and death overs. Rabada, along with Siraj and maybe Harshal, is capable of bowling towards the tail of an innings providing RCB with a good speed bowling core.
- If the RCB cannot sign Rabada, Trent Boult, Tymal Mills, and Lockie Ferguson are viable choices. Mills has progressed dramatically since his last spell with the RCB, and in all short-form contests in 2021, he gave fewer than seven runs per over.
- RCB has always had an excellent top order, but having a solid local alternative at the peak will allow them to concentrate on foreign players in the completing area, both with the bat and the ball. At the IPL, Kishan is a dynamo in the opening slot.
- Liam Livingstone is an excellent choice. Over the years, RCB’s Achilles heel has been their finishing. They’ve frequently relied on their top four to accomplish most of the scoring, leaving them with trim options to finish successfully or stop a collapse.
- RCB might also consider signing Jason Holder for a cricket match series against England. However, he is likely to command a high cost because many other teams hunt for an all-rounder.
